XIOM Ice Cream AZXi PRO Table Tennis Blade

The XIOM Ice Cream AZXi PRO Table Tennis Blade takes the dual-sided inner composite design of the standard AZXi and pairs it with a larger 160 × 152 mm head and a fuller handle. XIOM made these changes at the request of Korean player Jeoung Youngsik. The PRO retains the Limba touch of the original and is designed for players who build points with spin, then add pace as the rally opens up.

The blade uses a 5+2 inner composite construction, with Axylium Carbon (ALC) on one side of the core and Zephylium Carbon (ZLC) on the other. Both faces use Limba outer veneers, so the two sides share a softer initial touch while responding differently as you accelerate through the ball. The blade is made in Korea and has a nominal thickness of 5.7 mm.

The clearest difference from the standard AZXi is the blade’s shape and grip. The PRO head is 3 mm longer and 2 mm wider than the standard model’s 157 × 150 mm head. Its fuller handle gives players who prefer a thicker grip more to hold during a full swing. The change is especially relevant if you like the standard AZXi’s response but want a larger hitting surface and a more substantial grip.

The ALC side has a slightly softer feel and suits players who like to brush the ball on the first attack. It works well for lifting backspin, opening with a slower topspin, and varying the depth of the next shot. The ZLC side feels firmer under stronger contact and suits deeper loop drives, counter-topspin, and strokes where you accelerate forward through the ball.

Either face can be used on the forehand or backhand. Players who open with a spin-heavy forehand and counter with a compact backhand may prefer ALC on the forehand and ZLC on the backhand. Players who drive harder through their forehand and want more hold on backhand openings may prefer the reverse.

The AZXi PRO and AZX PRO both have the larger head, but the composite placement changes how they play. The AZXi PRO’s Limba veneers and inner fibers give it a softer initial touch for shaping the first topspin. The AZX PRO’s Koto veneers and outer fibers give it a crisper release for players who like to take the ball early and attack directly.

🔍 Key Features & Play Characteristics

✅ Jeoung Youngsik’s Requested Specifications – A larger head and fuller handle distinguish the PRO from the standard AZXi.

✅ 160 × 152 mm Head – A larger hitting surface than the standard AZXi, with the same nominal 5.7 mm thickness.

✅ 5+2 Inner Composite Construction – Inner ALC on one face and inner ZLC on the other give each wing a distinct response.

✅ Limba Outer Veneers – Provide a softer initial touch for lifting backspin and placing the first topspin.

✅ Two Ways to Set Up Your Racket – Use the softer ALC face for spin and placement or the firmer ZLC face for more direct attacks on either wing.

✅ Made in Korea – Available in FL and ST handle styles.

👤 Who Should Use XIOM Ice Cream AZXi PRO?

✔️ Players who like the standard AZXi but want a larger head and fuller grip

✔️ Offensive players who open with spin and accelerate on the next ball

✔️ Two-wing loopers who want a different response on the forehand and backhand

✔️ Players who use full swings for deep topspin and counter-topspin from mid-distance

✔️ Players who prefer the softer touch of an inner composite blade to the crisp release of the AZX PRO